1060 DVI-D Display Port HDMI *URGENT* *REPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*

[Aldington]

I want to buy this graphics card -------->https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487263&cm_re=1060-_-14-487-263-_-Product

But the problem is that I have a HP2009m and a vga cable and the graphics card doesn't support that so my question is.... what adapter should I buy????????
*Also I don't want to buy something expensive not over $10*

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

https://www.amazon.com/gofanco-Pro-DVI-D-Active-Converter/dp/B00RWFT8NG
Active Adapter \ Converter

 

[Aldington]

https://www.amazon.com/gofanco-Pro-DVI-D-Active-Converter/dp/B00RWFT8NG
Active Adapter \ Converter

Are you sure this adapter will work with the 1060? My resolution on my hp is 2000 by 1100

 

[rhysiam]

Can I make another suggestion?

How much can you save by dropping to an RX 470?
Is that, plus the money you're about to spend on an adapter enough to get you a half decent 22 inch 1080P display? Or is it close enough that you can justify putting in the extra cash?

Unfortunately it looks like my ISP is having major issues as loads of websites are inaccessible to me right now (including newegg and PCPartPicker), so I can't propose specific options right now - in fact I can't even see how much you're paying for that 1060.

But it's worth looking at whether you can save enough dropping to a 470 to squeeze in a proper display.

Just to be clear, the 1060 is a better card, but the 470 is still a very capable 1080P gaming display. And given the choice between a 1060 on a nearly 10 year old 20" 900P display, or a 470 on a new 1080P display, you'd get a far, far better gaming experience on the latter.

Sorry I can't get you pricing, and if you've found a cheap 3GB 1060 then I suspect my plan won't work. But it's worth asking the question for sure.

**updated** -> and yes, Blackbird's suggested adapter will work if that's the way to decide to go.

 

[Aldington]

Can I make another suggestion?

How much can you save by dropping to an RX 470?
Is that, plus the money you're about to spend on an adapter enough to get you a half decent 22 inch 1080P display? Or is it close enough that you can justify putting in the extra cash?

Unfortunately it looks like my ISP is having major issues as loads of websites are inaccessible to me right now (including newegg and PCPartPicker), so I can't propose specific options right now - in fact I can't even see how much you're paying for that 1060.

But it's worth looking at whether you can save enough dropping to a 470 to squeeze in a proper display.

Just to be clear, the 1060 is a better card, but the 470 is still a very capable 1080P gaming display. And given the choice between a 1060 on a nearly 10 year old 20" 900P display, or a 470 on a new 1080P display, you'd get a far, far better gaming experience on the latter.

Sorry I can't get you pricing, and if you've found a cheap 3GB 1060 then I suspect my plan won't work. But it's worth asking the question for sure.

**updated** -> and yes, Blackbird's suggested adapter will work if that's the way to decide to go.

I would buy the adapter but my budget is 216 so I can't really buy that. I try to buy the cheapest 1060 which is the evga 1060 acx 2.0 3gb version and its for 206 with tax and free shipping. I thought this would be a perfect time to upgrade from my 750ti and there is a promotion with uplay and nvidia at the moment.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

https://www.amazon.com/gofanco-Pro-DVI-D-Active-Converter/dp/B00RWFT8NG
Active Adapter \ Converter

Are you sure this adapter will work with the 1060? My resolution on my hp is 2000 by 1100

Yes you need an ACTIVE converter like I linked above.

 

[Aldington]

Can I make another suggestion?

How much can you save by dropping to an RX 470?
Is that, plus the money you're about to spend on an adapter enough to get you a half decent 22 inch 1080P display? Or is it close enough that you can justify putting in the extra cash?

Unfortunately it looks like my ISP is having major issues as loads of websites are inaccessible to me right now (including newegg and PCPartPicker), so I can't propose specific options right now - in fact I can't even see how much you're paying for that 1060.

But it's worth looking at whether you can save enough dropping to a 470 to squeeze in a proper display.

Just to be clear, the 1060 is a better card, but the 470 is still a very capable 1080P gaming display. And given the choice between a 1060 on a nearly 10 year old 20" 900P display, or a 470 on a new 1080P display, you'd get a far, far better gaming experience on the latter.

Sorry I can't get you pricing, and if you've found a cheap 3GB 1060 then I suspect my plan won't work. But it's worth asking the question for sure.

**updated** -> and yes, Blackbird's suggested adapter will work if that's the way to decide to go.

https://www.amazon.com/gofanco-Pro-DVI-D-Active-Converter/dp/B00RWFT8NG
Active Adapter \ Converter

Are you sure this adapter will work with the 1060? My resolution on my hp is 2000 by 1100

Yes you need an ACTIVE converter like I linked above.

Will this one work? https://www.amazon.com/gofanco-Pro-DVI-D-Active-Converter/dp/B01FL7H7HA?th=1
Its the same adapter but with no power cable.

 

[Aldington]

Can I make another suggestion?

How much can you save by dropping to an RX 470?
Is that, plus the money you're about to spend on an adapter enough to get you a half decent 22 inch 1080P display? Or is it close enough that you can justify putting in the extra cash?

Unfortunately it looks like my ISP is having major issues as loads of websites are inaccessible to me right now (including newegg and PCPartPicker), so I can't propose specific options right now - in fact I can't even see how much you're paying for that 1060.

But it's worth looking at whether you can save enough dropping to a 470 to squeeze in a proper display.

Just to be clear, the 1060 is a better card, but the 470 is still a very capable 1080P gaming display. And given the choice between a 1060 on a nearly 10 year old 20" 900P display, or a 470 on a new 1080P display, you'd get a far, far better gaming experience on the latter.

Sorry I can't get you pricing, and if you've found a cheap 3GB 1060 then I suspect my plan won't work. But it's worth asking the question for sure.

**updated** -> and yes, Blackbird's suggested adapter will work if that's the way to decide to go.

Will a dvi-d male cable work? The monitor supports dvi-d surprisingly.

 

[rhysiam]

Will a dvi-d male cable work? The monitor supports dvi-d surprisingly.

LOL... so it does!! I assumed it was VGA only... foolish.

Absolutely yes. That's exactly what you want. It's a pure digitial signal which should look a little better, and avoids adapters/extra complexity.

No brainer. Get yourself a DVI cable. It doesn't need to be a more expensive "Dual Link" (DL) cable, just a standard one will do.

 

[Aldington]

Will a dvi-d male cable work? The monitor supports dvi-d surprisingly.

LOL... so it does!! I assumed it was VGA only... foolish.

Absolutely yes. That's exactly what you want. It's a pure digitial signal which should look a little better, and avoids adapters/extra complexity.

No brainer. Get yourself a DVI cable. It doesn't need to be a more expensive "Dual Layer" (DL) cable, just a standard one will do.

So your saying buy a dvi-d dual link cable and hook it up to 1060 and to monitor and it should work fine right?
I do have a brain but am terrible with video cables am actually pretty new to it.

 

[bignastyid]

You dont need a dual link cable for 1600x900@60hz. A single link dvi-d cable will be fine.

 

[madmatt30]

^ What he said - that monitor has dvi & is hdcp compliant so its definitely a dvi-d connection.
Standard $3-4 dvi-d cable is fine.

 

[Aldington]

You dont need a dual link cable for 1600x900@60hz. A single link dvi-d cable will be fine.

Dual link also works though right?

 

[bignastyid]

You dont need a dual link cable for 1600x900@60hz. A single link dvi-d cable will be fine.

Dual link also works though right?

Yes, dual link will work.

 

[Aldington]

You dont need a dual link cable for 1600x900@60hz. A single link dvi-d cable will be fine.

Dual link also works though right?

Yes, dual link will work.

So any dvi-d dual link or single? Just trying to make sure. I need to buy it tomorrow,

 

[rhysiam]

So any dvi-d dual link or single? Just trying to make sure. I need to buy it tomorrow,

Wow... yes. In case enough people haven't told you already.

DVI DL, or standard DVI (which usually refers to single link cables) will work fine.